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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.78, 1,598.67 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.78, 1,598.67 and 296.28 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.78 : 1,598.67 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.78/1,598.67 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.78x = 1,598.67 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.78x = 473,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,653.95/1,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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